Seákw – The Story of the Festival Site

Photo: Jason Keel

Senákw – The Story of the Festival Site_ Senákw – The Story of the Festival Site ,

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is situated within the territory of xwməθkwəy’ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and , səlílwəta (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples and sits on the site of the Senákw village. Our respect for this place inspires us to celebrate the richness of Coast Salish history, knowledge and culture, and informs the work that we do. _ Senákw, located in what’s now called Vanier Park in the City of Vancouver, was a vibrant Coast Salish village; a place of gathering, culture, spirituality, and governance. The village was surrounded by the beauty and rich bounty of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh lands and the people of those nations travelled by canoe throughout their great territories.

_ To learn more about Senákw, visit https://senakw.com/